The inspirational "mountains" attract thousands of guests each and every year to Alpine holiday regions. But have you ever really experienced and felt the "mountains"? There is hardly any other experience that is more impressive than enjoying a night on the mountain. In a traditional mountain lodge, which you have reached using your own muscle power. With a very special style. And with sunrises and sunsets, as you have never experienced.
A very special feeling
Have you ever enjoyed that very special feeling when the sun slowly disappears behind the nearest mountain summit? When nature suddenly enters into a period of calm you have not (yet) seen? And: When you are able to watch as life seems to stand still?
This very special experience can only be enjoyed during an overnight stay on the mountain - and with everything that goes with it: Getting back in after a fantastic hike. Getting off a mountain bike, after an extensive tour. A picturesque sunset. The cosy style of our mountain lodges. The culinary experience of a snack in an Alpine lodge. An overnight stay on the mountain.
And next morning continuing in this impressive and atmospheric vein: Getting up as the sun rises. A breakfast on the mountain. Being the first on the mountain. No hectic pace & no stress. - all this is an overnight stay on the mountain - an adventure the like of which you ought to experience once in your life!
What makes an overnight stay on the mountain so special?
In principle it is the simplicity and the cosiness of life on the mountain, that makes the experience "an overnight stay on he mountain " so unique. Our mountain lodges deliberately provide a rustic style. Even though they are modern in appearance, the souls of our buildings reveal the passion and connection with tradition felt by the landlords.
You ought to know one thing when you start out on this adventure: Televisions and contemporary technology are deliberately renounced up here. (WLAN is of course still available here in places). It is guitars, accordions and other instruments that provide convivial entertainment. This is Alpine lodge life: Sitting cosily together in a snug, recounting adventures to one another and forging new friendships.
And hosts serve hearty Alpine lodge meals. The classic "’Brettljause’ snack platter" is a winner, as is simple, seasonal and traditional, regional cuisine. All in keeping with the character of the Alpine lodge. That obligatory Alpine lodge schnapps, served by the lodge landlord in person, ought to feature as part of cosy get-together to of course.
Pared back - Thanks to the simplicity, cosiness and hospitality in the Alpine inns and the endless tranquillity on the mountain, you get to relax and unwind again and find yourself." Not much is needed for this: Just a little bit of courage to let yourself head off on an adventure.
... that is up to the individual. While some swear that an overnight stay in a mountain lodge really can only be a night in a classic dormitory, others prefer to be alone and enjoy the tranquillity. Our Alpine lodges have a role to play and even provide almost what might be described as "luxury" on the mountain. But see for yourself and select an option that suits you.
Sunrise or sunset? There is no doubt here!
The answer is: Both! Whereas in the valleys, sunrises and sunsets are for the most part nothing special, most people are amazed when they see the sun disappear behind the mountain summits. Standing on the terrace of the building, you can literally see how the shade gradually make the valleys disappear into the twilight. By contrast, way up high in the mountain lodges, a warm, orange-red, golden light ambience spreads, bringing about comforting warm feelings of happiness.
Don’t miss out on experiencing sunrise on the mountain. Getting up early is therefore twice as worthwhile: Breathing in the lovely cool, fresh mountain air and seeing how life once again moves into the land- that is pure magic.
And afterwards: A delicious breakfast on the mountain!
Breakfast on the mountain
Getting here is an adventure too
Genuine mountain lodges can be defined as having only very limited access. For the most part the only way to get there is the traditional way, by an easy to moderate hike. And with a mountain bike you can even combine an overnight stay on the mountain with a few tours. In some parts the cable cars help to make arrival more comfortable, easier and shorter. Some Alpine lodges in Brixental Valley even provide luggage transport to the Alpine lodge. In spite of that, the proper feeling of staying the night in an Alpine lodge only really comes about when you have carried your luggage by yourself. Thank goodness the choice is up to you as to which route you choose.
Accommodation on the mountain that you can drive in a car to.
There is of course a ‘light’ version of an overnight stay on the mountain - classic accommodation on the mountain that you can easily get to by car. The majority are in somewhat lower levels, yet offer similar offers with comparable experiences: Good food, sunrises and sunsets, cosiness, etc...
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There are of course still plenty of other fantastic accommodation providers on the mountain. Whether it is cosy B&Bs, apartments or self-catering establishments. Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg and Westendorf have even more to offer. Just ask in the local tourist office.
